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May 10, 2024 · A Tale of Two Cities, novel by Charles Dickens, published both serially and in book form in 1859. The story is set in the late 18th century against the background of the French Revolution. Although drawn from history, the novel offers more drama than accuracy. Learn more about A Tale of Two Cities in this article.
Dec 20, 2020 · CHAPTER I. The Period It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to ...
6 days ago · “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Charles Dickens writes in the opening lines of A Tale of Two Cities as he paints a picture of life in England and France. The year is late 1775, and Jarvis Lorry travels from London to Paris on a secret mission for his employer, Tellson's Bank.
Sep 29, 2021 · A Tale of Two Cities was the twelfth novel of Charles Dickens. The first chapters of the book appeared in print in April of 1859. The last chapter was printed in November of that same year. The novel was illustrated by Phiz, better known as Hablot Knight Browne. It’s interesting to note that Dickens wrote two historical novels, A Tale of Two ...
Jan 18, 2023 · “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” This line famously opens Charles Dickens’ historical novel, A Tale of Two Cities , which was published in London in 1859. Centered on the history of the French Revolution (1789-1799), it takes place in France and London between the years 1775 and 1793.
Chapter 1. Book the First -- Recalled to Life. Chapter I. The Period. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter ...
